TRW Automotive is among the world’s
largest and most diversified suppliers of automotive systems,
modules and components to global automotive vehicle manufacturers
and related aftermarkets. The Company’s primary business
lines encompass the design, manufacture and sale of active
and passive safety-related systems and components, representing
approximately 80 percent of total sales. TRW Automotive
operates its business along three segments encompassing
Chassis Systems (primarily braking and steering), Occupant
Safety Systems (primarily airbags, seat belts and safety
electronics) and Automotive Components (engine valves, body controls and fasteners). The Company’s
global presence is broad and well established, with a work
force of approximately 60,000 employees and a network of
over 200 manufacturing facilities, technical centers, sales
offices and joint ventures located in every major vehicle-producing region in the world.